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Prokofiev's classic children's tale, Peter and the Wolf, comes to life in this enchanting performance featuring Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève and Michael Boudewyns of Really Inventive Stuff who will join together to tell this beloved tale in new and surprising ways.

Carnegie Hall Opening Night

Bernstein - Symphonic Suite from On the WaterfrontGershwin - Rhapsody in BlueBernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

It’s a gala opening night for the ages when The Philadelphia Orchestra and its superstar music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, launch Carnegie Hall’s 2017-18 season with a concert of American classics. Few works are as quintessentially New York as Gershwin’s bluesy Rhapsody in Blue and when the soloist isLang Lang, the sparks fly. The energy, romance, and grit of New York is also portrayed in Bernstein’s music for the film On the Waterfront and his Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

It's the consummate kickoff for the season's subscription concerts. Emanuel Ax returns to Verizon Hall to join the Fabulous Philadelphians in Mozart's final piano concerto. Yannick and the Orchestra explore the King of Instruments in Wayne Oquin's Resilience, written for organist and Philadelphia audience favorite Paul Jacobs. Tchaikovsky's fiery Fourth Symphony rounds out the program.

An enduring musical partnership and a tour-de-force showcase of the Orchestra's brilliance: These concerts are the consummate kickoff for the season's subscription concerts! Emanuel Ax (“We are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement”—Los Angeles Times) returns to Verizon Hall to join the Fabulous Philadelphians in Mozart's final piano concerto. Yannick and the Philadelphians explore the passion and tragedy of Dvorák's Othello Overture, with Tchaikovsky's fiery Fourth Symphony a fitting finale.

An enduring musical partnership and a tour-de-force showcase of the Orchestra's brilliance: These concerts are the consummate kickoff for the season's subscription concerts! Emanuel Ax (“We are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement”—Los Angeles Times) returns to Verizon Hall to join the Fabulous Philadelphians in Mozart's final piano concerto. Yannick and the Philadelphians explore the passion and tragedy of Dvorák's Othello Overture, with Tchaikovsky's fiery Fourth Symphony a fitting finale.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

Sound All Around Percussion

10:00 AM, Academy of Music Ballroom

Charlotte Blake Alston - Host and StorytellerDon Liuzzi - Percussion

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

Sound All Around Percussion

11:15 AM, Academy of Music Ballroom

Charlotte Blake Alston - Host and StorytellerDon Liuzzi - Percussion

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

Sound All Around Percussion

10:00 AM, Academy of Music Ballroom

Charlotte Blake Alston - Host and StorytellerDon Liuzzi - Percussion

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

Sound All Around Percussion

11:15 AM, Academy of Music Ballroom

Charlotte Blake Alston - Host and StorytellerDon Liuzzi - Percussion

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

Denève Conducts Mahler

7:30 PM, Verizon Hall

Stéphane Denève - Conductor

Eighth Blackbird - Ensemble

Higdon - On a Wire, for six soloists and orchestraINTERMISSION -Mahler - Symphony No. 1

Stéphane Denève begins his newly extended tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Mahler’s premiere symphony matched with a Philadelphia Orchestra premiere. Mahler’s groundbreaking First Symphony “changed the genre forever” (The Guardian). From the shimmering opening to the joyful finale, this work shakes the soul. The six members of the Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird join the Orchestra for Jennifer Higdon’s On a Wire in its first-ever Philadelphia Orchestra performances. Higdon is hailed as one of American’s greatest living composers; Eighth Blackbird has been captivating audiences since its founding 20 years ago.

Denève Conducts Mahler

2:00 PM, Verizon Hall

Stéphane Denève - Conductor

Eighth Blackbird - Ensemble

Higdon - On a Wire, for six soloists and orchestraINTERMISSION -Mahler - Symphony No. 1

Stéphane Denève begins his newly extended tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Mahler’s premiere symphony matched with a Philadelphia Orchestra premiere. Mahler’s groundbreaking First Symphony “changed the genre forever” (The Guardian). From the shimmering opening to the joyful finale, this work shakes the soul. The six members of the Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird join the Orchestra for Jennifer Higdon’s On a Wire in its first-ever Philadelphia Orchestra performances. Higdon is hailed as one of American’s greatest living composers; Eighth Blackbird has been captivating audiences since its founding 20 years ago.

Denève Conducts Mahler

8:00 PM, Verizon Hall

Stéphane Denève - Conductor

Eighth Blackbird - Ensemble

Higdon - On a Wire, for six soloists and orchestraINTERMISSION -Mahler - Symphony No. 1

Stéphane Denève begins his newly extended tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Mahler’s premiere symphony matched with a Philadelphia Orchestra premiere. Mahler’s groundbreaking First Symphony “changed the genre forever” (The Guardian). From the shimmering opening to the joyful finale, this work shakes the soul. The six members of the Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird join the Orchestra for Jennifer Higdon’s On a Wire in its first-ever Philadelphia Orchestra performances. Higdon is hailed as one of American’s greatest living composers; Eighth Blackbird has been captivating audiences since its founding 20 years ago.

Denève and Shaham

Connesson - MaslenitsaTchaikovsky - Violin ConcertoINTERMISSION -Debussy - Prelude to the Afternoon of a FaunScriabin - The Poem of Ecstasy

Ever the champion of music of living composers, Stéphane Denève kicks off a year-long exploration of his fellow Frenchman Guillaume Connesson, whose Maslenitsa, the first of three of his dynamic works to be heard this season, is inspired by a Russian pre-Lenten festival. The world is coming to recognize Connesson’s uniquely vibrant work as he emerges as one of the most exciting new voices in the classical music world, winning international awards and incredible acclaim. Audience favorite Gil Shaham returns to Verizon Hall with Tchaikovsky’s monumental Violin Concerto. Beloved ballet music rounds out the program: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (a scandal when Nijinsky danced to it in 1912) and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous Suite from his Sleeping Beauty.

The Halloween Organ Extravaganza has become an annual spine-tingling celebration of the magnificent Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ! Revel in the full range of this incredible instrument’s capabilities through remarkable showpieces and the virtuosic action on the keyboard and pedals by our spectacular guest organists. After the concert, audience members are invited to lie down on the Verizon Hall stage to feel the awesome power of our mighty King of Instruments.

Kids' Halloween Concert

11:30 AM, Verizon Hall

Stéphane Denève - Conductor

Princess Leia, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and Superman take over Verizon Hall in our annual Halloween festivities. Come dressed as your favorite character and fly along to the music of John Williams. His legendary film scores haunt us in shark-ridden waters and sends us soaring along with lovable aliens. Learn about all the magic effects that Williams uses to transport us to lands of wonder and delight with selections from many of your favorite films.

Denève and Shaham

Connesson - MaslenitsaTchaikovsky - Violin ConcertoINTERMISSION -Debussy - Prelude to the Afternoon of a FaunScriabin - The Poem of Ecstasy

Ever the champion of music of living composers, Stéphane Denève kicks off a year-long exploration of his fellow Frenchman Guillaume Connesson, whose Maslenitsa, the first of three of his dynamic works to be heard this season, is inspired by a Russian pre-Lenten festival. The world is coming to recognize Connesson’s uniquely vibrant work as he emerges as one of the most exciting new voices in the classical music world, winning international awards and incredible acclaim. Audience favorite Gil Shaham returns to Verizon Hall with Tchaikovsky’s monumental Violin Concerto. Beloved ballet music rounds out the program: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (a scandal when Nijinsky danced to it in 1912) and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous Suite from his Sleeping Beauty.

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It’s a gala opening night for the ages when The Philadelphia Orchestra and its superstar music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, launch Carnegie Hall’s 2017-18 season with a concert of American classics. Few works are as quintessentially New York as Gershwin’s bluesy Rhapsody in Blue and when the soloist isLang Lang, the sparks fly. The energy, romance, and grit of New York is also portrayed in Bernstein’s music for the film On the Waterfront and his Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

It's the consummate kickoff for the season's subscription concerts. Emanuel Ax returns to Verizon Hall to join the Fabulous Philadelphians in Mozart's final piano concerto. Yannick and the Orchestra explore the King of Instruments in Wayne Oquin's Resilience, written for organist and Philadelphia audience favorite Paul Jacobs. Tchaikovsky's fiery Fourth Symphony rounds out the program.

An enduring musical partnership and a tour-de-force showcase of the Orchestra's brilliance: These concerts are the consummate kickoff for the season's subscription concerts! Emanuel Ax (“We are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement”—Los Angeles Times) returns to Verizon Hall to join the Fabulous Philadelphians in Mozart's final piano concerto. Yannick and the Philadelphians explore the passion and tragedy of Dvorák's Othello Overture, with Tchaikovsky's fiery Fourth Symphony a fitting finale.

An enduring musical partnership and a tour-de-force showcase of the Orchestra's brilliance: These concerts are the consummate kickoff for the season's subscription concerts! Emanuel Ax (“We are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement”—Los Angeles Times) returns to Verizon Hall to join the Fabulous Philadelphians in Mozart's final piano concerto. Yannick and the Philadelphians explore the passion and tragedy of Dvorák's Othello Overture, with Tchaikovsky's fiery Fourth Symphony a fitting finale.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

This season marks the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and we celebrate all year long, with works for stage, screen, and concert hall by the legendary American composer beginning with the adored and pioneering West Side Story. Follow the New World’s most famous star-crossed lovers from timeless hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere” (with lyrics by the then-unknown Stephen Sondheim). The Philadelphia Orchestra will be onstage with a cast of talented Broadway vocalists, drawing talent from the success of Bernstein’s MASS in 2015. This is Bernstein’s complete score, in all its breathless, nuanced—and ultimately heartbreaking—beauty.

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

Almost anything in the world can become a percussion instrument if you use your imagination! Percussion instruments are the oldest and largest instrument family, and their sound is created by striking or shaking the instrument. This family includes the xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, and drums. Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Timpani player Don Liuzzi will guide you through these big and small, loud and soft instruments.

Stéphane Denève begins his newly extended tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Mahler’s premiere symphony matched with a Philadelphia Orchestra premiere. Mahler’s groundbreaking First Symphony “changed the genre forever” (The Guardian). From the shimmering opening to the joyful finale, this work shakes the soul. The six members of the Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird join the Orchestra for Jennifer Higdon’s On a Wire in its first-ever Philadelphia Orchestra performances. Higdon is hailed as one of American’s greatest living composers; Eighth Blackbird has been captivating audiences since its founding 20 years ago.

Stéphane Denève begins his newly extended tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Mahler’s premiere symphony matched with a Philadelphia Orchestra premiere. Mahler’s groundbreaking First Symphony “changed the genre forever” (The Guardian). From the shimmering opening to the joyful finale, this work shakes the soul. The six members of the Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird join the Orchestra for Jennifer Higdon’s On a Wire in its first-ever Philadelphia Orchestra performances. Higdon is hailed as one of American’s greatest living composers; Eighth Blackbird has been captivating audiences since its founding 20 years ago.

Stéphane Denève begins his newly extended tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Mahler’s premiere symphony matched with a Philadelphia Orchestra premiere. Mahler’s groundbreaking First Symphony “changed the genre forever” (The Guardian). From the shimmering opening to the joyful finale, this work shakes the soul. The six members of the Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird join the Orchestra for Jennifer Higdon’s On a Wire in its first-ever Philadelphia Orchestra performances. Higdon is hailed as one of American’s greatest living composers; Eighth Blackbird has been captivating audiences since its founding 20 years ago.

Ever the champion of music of living composers, Stéphane Denève kicks off a year-long exploration of his fellow Frenchman Guillaume Connesson, whose Maslenitsa, the first of three of his dynamic works to be heard this season, is inspired by a Russian pre-Lenten festival. The world is coming to recognize Connesson’s uniquely vibrant work as he emerges as one of the most exciting new voices in the classical music world, winning international awards and incredible acclaim. Audience favorite Gil Shaham returns to Verizon Hall with Tchaikovsky’s monumental Violin Concerto. Beloved ballet music rounds out the program: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (a scandal when Nijinsky danced to it in 1912) and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous Suite from his Sleeping Beauty.

The Halloween Organ Extravaganza has become an annual spine-tingling celebration of the magnificent Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ! Revel in the full range of this incredible instrument’s capabilities through remarkable showpieces and the virtuosic action on the keyboard and pedals by our spectacular guest organists. After the concert, audience members are invited to lie down on the Verizon Hall stage to feel the awesome power of our mighty King of Instruments.

Princess Leia, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and Superman take over Verizon Hall in our annual Halloween festivities. Come dressed as your favorite character and fly along to the music of John Williams. His legendary film scores haunt us in shark-ridden waters and sends us soaring along with lovable aliens. Learn about all the magic effects that Williams uses to transport us to lands of wonder and delight with selections from many of your favorite films.

Ever the champion of music of living composers, Stéphane Denève kicks off a year-long exploration of his fellow Frenchman Guillaume Connesson, whose Maslenitsa, the first of three of his dynamic works to be heard this season, is inspired by a Russian pre-Lenten festival. The world is coming to recognize Connesson’s uniquely vibrant work as he emerges as one of the most exciting new voices in the classical music world, winning international awards and incredible acclaim. Audience favorite Gil Shaham returns to Verizon Hall with Tchaikovsky’s monumental Violin Concerto. Beloved ballet music rounds out the program: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (a scandal when Nijinsky danced to it in 1912) and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous Suite from his Sleeping Beauty.

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